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Chief Financial Officer or Chief Operating Officer Resume
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| Desired Industry: Business/Management |
SpiderID: 6335 |
| Desired Job Location: White Plains, New York |
Date Posted: 4/3/2006 |
| Type of Position: Full-Time Permanent |
Availability Date: Immediate |
| Desired Wage: $150,000 |
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U.S. Work Authorization: Yes |
| Job Level: Executive (President, VP, CEO) |
Willing to Travel: Yes, Less Than 25% |
| Highest Degree Attained: MBA |
Willing to Relocate: Yes |
Objective:
Utilize my Financial, Operatonal and General Management experience and education to get an enterprise to its next level.
Experience:
ROCKET JEWELRY BOX, INC; Chief Financial and Administrative Officer 2003-2005
A national distributor of custom packaging and displays for the Jewelry Industry.
ET SYSTEMS, INC; Vice President Finance & Administration, Secretary 1997-2003
Was a national distributor of specialized cabling and connectors for data, video and communication applications.
U.S. BALLOON MFG. CO., INC; Vice President Finance & Administration 1995-1997
A national distributor of giftware and social expressions products. Annual Sales: more than $30 million.
ZUCKERMAN & ASSOCIATES; Partner, Business Mgmt. Division 1990-1995
Provided consulting services to Clients in a variety of Industries; Notable interim assignments include:
47th STREET PHOTO, INC; Chief Financial Officer [1994-1995]
The Electronics Retailer & Direct Marketer operating as a Debtor-in-Possession. Annual sales: more than $100 million.
SWELLWEAR, INC.; Chief Financial & Administrative Officer [1990-1992]
An importer of plastic & vinyl specialty Rainwear & other Apparel. Annual Sales: more than $30 million.
SPAR / BURGOYNE, INC.; Vice President & Chief Financial Officer 1984-1990
A multinational Marketing Research, Software Development and Consulting group serving Fortune 200 Consumer Goods manufacturers like Pepsi-Cola, Procter & Gamble and Kraft/General Foods. Annual Sales: more than $50 million.
THE BOARDWALK ENTERTAINMENT CO.; VP Finance & Admin. 1981-1984
A multimedia Entertainment organization. Annual Sales: more than $35 million.
POLYGRAM CORPORATION; Director, Financial Services, P.R.O. 1979-1981
Corporate Controller 1975-1979
A multinational publicly traded multimedia Entertainment conglomerate. Annual Sales: more than $500 million.
CITIZENS UTILITIES COMPANY; Assistant Controller 1972-1975
A multiservice, publicly traded Utility & Land Development Company having operations in 14 states.
Annual Sales: more than $100 million.
HASKINS & SELLS [Deloitte & Touche]; Senior-In Charge Accountant 1968-1972
An international Public Accounting firm providing varied financial services to a diverse Client base.
Education:
NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY, BS, Accounting & Economics, 1968
PACE UNIVERSITY, MBA, Management & Finance, 1973
Affiliations:
Senior Accredited Associate, The Institute for Independent Business
Chairman, Family Business Special Interest Group, The FENG
Skills:
• Finance functions, including Cost Containment, Planning/Budgets and Special Projects;
• Treasury functions, including Cash flow maximization, Sources and enhances Lender relations, Credit & Collections;
• Merger and Acquisitions, often identifying Target and serving as lead negotiator through Closing;
• Business Development, seeking long-term Strategic alliances with appropriate third parties regarding Joint Ventures, Product Development and Licensing arrangements;
• Business Affairs functions including Licensing, Copyright & Trademark registration/protection, Contract preparation, Litigation support and Royalty Administration;
• Corporate and Divisional MIS, including Systems conversions/development and Management Reporting;
• Human Resources, including company Liability, Medical and other Benefit programs;
• Warehousing and Distribution, including Inventory and Facility management;
• Administrative functions such as Office and Risk management.
Additional Information:
Professional Accomplishments
Planning
Designed and implemented integrated planning processes focused on controlling overall Company operations to meet objectives. These planning processes included: operating expense budgets, revenue and cash flow forecasts and the creation of profit, cost and product line P&L's for enhanced tracking.
Accounting & Reporting
Created, coordinated and maintained accounting and management reporting systems measuring performance against approved operating plans for use by Management, Lenders and other third parties.
Finance & Treasury
Developed short and long term financing strategies necessary for the overall financing needs of the Company. Sourced and negotiated Bank lines of Credit in the U.S., U.K. & Australia. Maintained and expanded Lender relationships enabling subsequent increase to the facility. Created specific reports to control cash flow. Substantially reduced Collection periods for Accounts Receivable. Sets Credit risk exposure for Customer base, NACM member. Set risk exposure levels; worked closely with insurance providers to reduce annual premium costs for all Medical and Business Risk coverage.
Management Information Systems
Responsible for the administration and oversight of the information processing function at both the Corporate and Divisional level, supporting Company wide requirements. Directed the implementation of a customized, on-line P.O.S. operating system enabling more efficient processing and control for over $100 million in annual transaction volume.
Controls
Designed and maintained internal control procedures which enabled assurances of propriety, accuracy of information, and protection of Company assets, exceeding Lender and third party requirements.
Consultant to Management
Consults to all levels of management regarding the attainment of goals, effectiveness of policies, organizational structure, and the effects of external forces upon the business.
Human Resources Development
Established standards for the recruiting, training and development of financial management support personnel. Additionally, have advised senior management on the allocation of authority and responsibility throughout the organization. Served as Trustee and/or Plan administrator for Company sponsored 401k plans.
Reorganizations & Turnarounds
Both as a corporate manager and independent consultant, I was an integral part of several reorganizations and turnaround situations. My contributions to these assignments were in the raising of additional capital for inventory and funding the reorganization plan, the design and implementation of cost reduction programs, and operational / functional restructuring. Another important contribution was the streamlining of the financial support systems allowing more timely and accurate reporting to the Court, Creditors Committee, Governmental bodies and new Shareholders.
Reference:
Richard S. Pardo
Business Contacts & References
References:
Accountant:
Mr. Spencer Barback, Managing Partner, Barback Uliano, CPA's 914-428-1800
Attorney:
Jay L. Hack, Esq. Gallet Dreyer & Berkey LLP
Banker:
Mr. Robert Nuytkens, VP, Sterling Nat'l Bank. 212-575-3478
Customer:
Mr. Bill Callahan, President, Arc Electric, 212-573-9600
Subordinates:
Ms. Jocelyn Martin Moses, Mgr. Credit & Collections 718-241-5157
Vendor:
Mr. Denny Meyers, Nat'l Credit Mgr., Bertek Cable 928-757-7956
Former Superiors:
Mr. Al Brite, EVP, Benfield Electric (O) 888-430-2300; (C) 917-560-2271
Mr. David Shein, Managing Partner, Shein & Associates, CPA's, 321-254-9782
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| Name: Richard Pardo |
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Phone: 914-325-9888 |
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